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S726 LLT

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,808 mi
Last recorded106,808 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS726 LLT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 106,808 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2016 106,533 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 105,605 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 105,605 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 105,106 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre getting low on outer edge

Pass 11 Sep 2013 104,311 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 104,311 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 102,821 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 102,821 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 101,699 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 101,004 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 97,731 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 97,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak o/s/front

Pass 12 Sep 2008 92,664 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 87,074 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 78,302 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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S726 LLT is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 112,533 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S726 LLT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S726 LLT registered?

S726 LLT is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S726 LLT safe to buy?

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